Insane Catch Robs Padres' Manny Machado of Home Run, Extending Drought

Insane Catch Robs Padres' Manny Machado of Home Run, Extending Drought Author: Maren Angus-Coombs May 01, 2024 San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado thought he had ended his home run drought in the bottom of the first inning Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Since his home run against the Dodgers' James Paxton on April 14, Machado had not hit a home run in 47 consecutive at-bats entering Wednesday's game. The streak extended to 48 in the cruelest way possible. With two runners on base and an 0-1 count, Machado drove a ball to left-center field that appeared to be leaving the yard until Reds center fielder Stuart Fairchild made a leaping robbery. HR robbery of the year?! What a catch